LONG BEACH – The race to be the next city prosecutor is beginning to take shape.

This week, incumbent Doug Haubert announced plans to reclaim the seat he won nearly four years ago when his predecessor, Thomas Reeves, decided to run against incumbent Bob Shannon for his city attorney seat.

Haubert said he wants to continue the work he’s done on several initiatives, including gang prevention and suppression.

Haubert, who worked for the city prosecutor’s office from 1999 to 2001 before working for a law firm that deals with smaller cities’ prosecutions, is known for his gang prevention strategy and for initiating the Parent Accountability and Chronic Truancy program.

“I think I’ve accomplished a lot in my first term, but there is more work to do,” said Haubert, a Los Altos resident, who has already garnered support from Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey and former District Attorney Steve Cooley.

Haubert, 44, will go up against Rosemary Chavez, 53, a city prosecutor for Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office.

Chavez, who is making her first foray into local politics, touted her 26-year career, which includes collaborating with various law enforcement agencies, prosecuting misdemeanor crimes such as petty theft, commercial vehicle violations, Fish and Game violations and domestic violence as well as securing convictions at trial of DUI drivers and misdemeanor manslaughter.

“I have the skills and knowledge to bring to this office,” the Chavez, an Alamitos Beach resident.

Chavez added that she plans to resign as prosecutor to pursue the seat in Long Beach.

“I have a lot to offer the city of Long Beach and that’s a contribution I would like to make,” she said.